Safe emergency accommodation for women who have experienced or are at risk of domestic violence. Most also provide a telephone crisis line, or call Assaulted Women's Helpline 416-863-0511 or 1-866-863-0511 (TTY 1-866-863-7868).

Wide range of services including information, accompaniment, crisis intervention, counselling and legal services for individuals who have experienced or are at risk of any type of violence or abuse. Some services are available for men as well as women, and for families and friends of victims and survivors.

Day and residential camp programs for children and youth, including camps for children with special needs and camps with subsidies. For a complete list of summer camp programs, see the Ontario Camps Association web site.

Wide range of programs and services focusing on the needs of individuals in the First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, including counselling, health, housing, legal, educational and crisis services.

Services that assist in having foreign educational or occupational credentials assessed to determine Canadian equivalency for employment or other purposes. Includes organizations that provide credential assessment for a fee.

Services for professionals trained in foreign countries to find work in their occupation or a related field. May include work experience, placement, mentoring, language testing and volunteer opportunities.

Programs that distribute free groceries or vouchers to eligible individuals and families on low incomes. Typically operate one or two days a week, and serve only those residing within the boundaries of specific neighbourhoods.

Services that educate or protect individuals who access or purchase products and services. Includes consumer fraud reporting and investigation of complaints about professional, community and government services.

Programs assisting individuals with ongoing mental health concerns to obtain or maintain housing or shelter. May provide supportive services such as life skills training and counselling, or treatment-based living arrangements.

Private housing options for older adults able to pay for their own care and not requiring 24-hour nursing care. Usually offer meals, social and recreational programs, as well as various levels of homemaking help, personal care and health services. For comprehensive information, contact Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA), www.orcaretirement.com, or the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority, www.rhra.ca.

Services for individuals needing support to live independently in an apartment setting. 24-hour emergency response and help with meals and homemaking may be available. Often provided for a specific building, or for a portion of a building.

Short-term accommodation for those leaving emergency shelters or in need of housing during a life transition, including people with mental illness and addictions, single mothers and victims of violence.

Wide range of programs and services focusing on the needs of individuals in the First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, including counselling, health, housing, legal, educational and crisis services.

Programs assisting individuals with ongoing mental health concerns to obtain or maintain housing or shelter. May provide supportive services such as life skills training and counselling, or treatment-based living arrangements.

Mutual aid groups for individuals (and often families and friends) who share a common problem or concern, including emotional or mental health issues and disorders. For comprehensive information on self-help/mutual aid groups, contact Self-Help Resource Centre of Greater Toronto, www.selfhelp.on.ca.

Services that assist in having foreign educational or occupational credentials assessed to determine Canadian equivalency for employment or other purposes. Includes organizations that provide credential assessment for a fee.

Services for professionals trained in foreign countries to find work in their occupation or a related field. May include work experience, placement, mentoring, language testing and volunteer opportunities.

Private housing options for older adults able to pay for their own care and not requiring 24-hour nursing care. Usually offer meals, social and recreational programs, as well as various levels of homemaking help, personal care and health services. For comprehensive information, contact Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA), www.orcaretirement.com, or the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority, www.rhra.ca.